Texas builder directory
Compare Texas custom builders by city, vehicle and service. Separate hot rods, classic rebuilds, performance packages and motorcycle work.
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The Texas directory includes Austin motorcycle and car work, Houston custom fabrication, Dallas-area classic builds and specialist performance programs. Filter the actual listings by city, service and vehicle before building a shortlist.
A modern performance package is a different commission from restoring a classic body or building a hot rod. The examples below show specific published work; the comparison retains each profile's original source-check date and any intake limitations.
Ask for the scope on a comparable completed car, including body repair, chassis, wiring and trim. A televised or social-media project does not by itself establish customer-build acceptance.
Vigilante's classic Jeeps and Classic Recreations' Shelby continuation cars begin with particular vehicle programs. Confirm whether the agreement concerns your donor or a vehicle supplied through that program.
Use service and vehicle filters to separate calibration and installed power packages from complete cars or motorcycles. Revival's motorcycle evidence should not be read as classic-car restoration coverage.
Narrow by location, vehicle or service. Choose up to three shops to compare their published work and commission details.
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Services describe published work. Read the commission notes to distinguish complete builds, service work and parts suppliers, then confirm availability with the shop.
| Shop & location | Project fit | Builds & commissions |
|---|---|---|
| Revival Cycles Austin, TX custom motorcyclesvintage buildsdesign house | Project fit Vintage, rare, or unusual motorcycles needing mechanical restoration and design-led custom fabrication in one project. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Vintage motorcycles, Custom motorcycles, Handbuilt show projects | Builds & commissions Revival invites inquiries for work ranging from individual parts to complete builds; confirm current capacity, acceptance, and scheduling directly. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Ekstensive Metal Works Houston, TX custom trucksone-off buildsmetal fabrication | Project fit Ground-up, one-off custom cars and trucks rather than conventional restoration-only work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Custom cars, Custom trucks, Air suspension builds, One-off fabrication | Builds & commissions Ekstensive uses a selective waiting-list application; submissions are reviewed and may be approved or rejected, so applying does not guarantee a build slot. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Gas Monkey Garage Dallas, TX classic carshot rodscustom builds | Project fit Projects seeking the patina-plus-performance direction demonstrated by MF79. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic cars, Hot rods, Custom show builds, Performance projects | Builds & commissions The current site offers support, tours, vehicle-selling, content, merchandise, and giveaways, but no customer-build intake page was located; confirm whether commissions are accepted. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Hennessey Performance Sealy, TX performance upgradesforced inductionsupercars and trucks | Project fit Owners seeking a documented high-output package for an eligible modern performance vehicle rather than a blank-sheet coachbuild. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Wrangler | Builds & commissions Hennessey says it continues to offer the H1000 upgrade and invites direct contact; confirm current donor eligibility and scheduling. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Classic Recreations Flower Mound, TX Shelby continuation carsMustang restomodcarbon fiber | Project fit Buyers seeking an officially licensed Shelby continuation vehicle rather than an unaffiliated tribute build. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500CR, Shelby Cobra-inspired projects | Builds & commissions The official model page offers a build inquiry, but buyers should confirm the currently offered configuration, allocation, and production timing. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Calvo Motorsports Austin, TX Dodge Viperforced inductionhigh-horsepower performance | Project fit Gen V Dodge Viper twin-turbo performance packages. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Dodge Viper, High-horsepower V10 builds | Builds & commissions Commission intake needs confirmation Current intake is documented for installed Viper performance packages and service, not ground-up body, interior, or turn-key commissions. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Vigilante 4x4 Johnson City, TX vintage Jeep restomodfull-size Jeepproprietary chassis engineering | Project fit Vigilante 4x4 is a Johnson City, Texas builder that has re-engineered vintage American Jeeps since 2017. Its builds combine restored bodies with proprietary four-link chassis engineering, modern HEMI drivetrains, upgraded braking and suspension, and tailored interiors. Platforms / brands: Jeep Super Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Cherokee Chief | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Austin Speed Shop Austin, TX ground-up custom buildsclassic cars and truckscustom chassis | Project fit Austin Speed Shop is an Austin custom-car shop specializing in full builds from the ground up. Its official services cover chassis construction and modification, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation, final assembly, testing, and tuning, with outside specialists coordinated for paint, upholstery, and chrome. Platforms / brands: 1975 International Scout, 1955 Chevrolet, 1949 Chevrolet Advance Design truck | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
These specific sources were reviewed September 28, 2026. A completed project, an ongoing project and a model program provide different evidence. Confirm current acceptance and the scope for your vehicle.
The shop documents a full rebuild spanning bodywork, interior, wiring, electronics and transmission, with a 383 stroker engine. This is a modernized classic project; it does not establish a factory-correct restoration service for every model.
Read the project source Austin Speed Shop profileIts published process combines restored bodywork with a purpose-designed chassis, modern mechanical systems and a rebuilt cabin. This is evidence for a Jeep-focused program, not a general all-marque restoration shop.
Read the project source Vigilante 4x4 profileThe published 1967–68 GT500CR Carbon is a licensed Shelby continuation program with a carbon body and modern Ford powertrain. A continuation vehicle and restoration of an original Shelby have different identity and purchase requirements.
Read the project source Classic Recreations profileThese city searches keep the state selected and include both cars and motorcycles. Use the directory filters to narrow the work.
